The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EU) 2024/825, often referred to as the EmpCo Directive, is one of the European Union’s most significant pieces of consumer protection legislation in recent years. Adopted on 28 February 2024, the Directive amends existing consumer protection rules to combat greenwashing, improve the reliability of sustainability information, and […]
National support schemes in Europe make it easier and more affordable for consumers to replace old, fossil fuel-based appliances (or outdated biomass-powered ones) with modern pellet boilers and stoves. The map below shows the support available in different European countries. Note: This article might not include complete information about all types of available support. The […]
ENplus® continues to actively cooperate with competent public authorities to prevent and address cases of trademark misuse. In the Republic of Srpska, this cooperation has included the reporting of suspected infringements to the Inspectorate of the Republic of Srpska, which has subsequently carried out official inspections. Where irregularities have been identified, the market inspection applied […]
After a year of stabilisation, the ENplus® certification scheme has confirmed a renewed growth in certified volumes, reaching over 14.5 million tonnes of wood pellets in 2025, based on the data submitted by certified companies. ENplus® remains the world-leading certification scheme for wood pellet quality, ensuring high standards across the entire supply chain and supporting […]
A forest engineer and certification specialist, Jaroslav Tymrak has played a key role in shaping and refining the ENplus® scheme. In the following interview, he explains why every certification needs to be updated and what makes ENplus® one of the best on the market. — Please share some words about your professional path and experience, […]
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 introduces the most comprehensive overhaul of packaging rules in decades. The regulation applies to all packaging placed on the EU market, regardless of material, and aims to reduce waste, increase recyclability, and eliminate hazardous substances. For the pellet sector – where bags, big bags, and transport packaging are essential – compliance will […]
As part of the initiatives for the 15th anniversary of ENplus®, the certification scheme and Bioenergy Europe have decided to support the Sustainable School Cooking Program of the World Bioenergy Association through a partial sponsorship. This project is dedicated to deploying modern biomass solutions for clean cooking in schools across Sub-Saharan Africa. Many schools in […]
ENplus® conducts a survey every two years to collect feedback from end users. The most recent survey, conducted between December 2025 and January 2026, provides valuable insights into the habits, motivations and expectations of wood pellet consumers. With 86 respondents from 22 countries, the findings reveal a mature and stable market that continues to rely […]
Production, consumption, prices, regulations and supply chains: the European pellet market will be in the spotlight at the European Pellet Forum 2026.International speakers will unveil exclusive data, provide in-depth analysis of trade flows, focus on premium and industrial pellets, explore new sourcing areas, examine EU regulatory scenarios, and outline future prospects for stoves, boilers and […]
For the first time in its history, the European Pellet Forum is coming to Italy, choosing Verona as the venue for a landmark event for the entire European pellet supply chain. Organized by AIEL – the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association, in cooperation with the European Pellet Council and with the support of Bioenergy Europe, the […]